Rubio Accuses China of Interfering in Midterms Through TikTok

Rubio Accuses China of Interfering in Midterms Through TikTok

Grayson Bakich
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December 6, 2022
Immensely popular social media app TikTok is under scrutiny by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Earlier in November, he called for banning the app due to its Chinese ownership. Not is there a possibility the CCP is collecting user data, but it has actively censored material critical of the government. More worryingly, says Rubio, is the […]
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Rubio Leads Bipartisan Antisemitic Task Force in Senate

Rubio Leads Bipartisan Antisemitic Task Force in Senate

Jackson Bakich
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December 6, 2022
Recently, Ye, or the artist formally known as Kanye West, has provided a flurry of antisemitic comments and questionable positions, including his admiration for Hitler, Nazis, and a disdain for those who rush to criticize him for doing so. The national outrage prompted President Joe Biden (D) to release a statement condemning the rapper’s utterances, […]
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Gaetz, DeSantis Showcase Divide Within Republican Party

Gaetz, DeSantis Showcase Divide Within Republican Party

Jackson Bakich
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December 5, 2022
There is no question that former President Donald Trump's presidency and the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement turned the political world on its head. Hillary Clinton’s loss to the former The Apprentice host will probably go down as the greatest upset in political history. However, the ripple effects – from what seemed the most […]
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Wasserman Schultz Accuses DeSantis of Complicity Concerning Antisemitism

Wasserman Schultz Accuses DeSantis of Complicity Concerning Antisemitism

Jackson Bakich
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December 5, 2022
Recently, Ye or the artist formally known as  Kanye West, has provided a flurry of antisemitic comments. These statements have included admiration for Hitler, Nazis, and a disdain for those who rush to criticize the former. The national outrage prompted President Joe Biden (D) to release a statement condemning the rapper’s utterances, going as far […]
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Mast Disappointed in EAA Reservoir Delay

Mast Disappointed in EAA Reservoir Delay

Jackson Bakich
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December 3, 2022
In what most would consider disappointing news, the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir has been handed an additional delay. This project is considered a top-notch concern by Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) calling it “the single-most important project when it comes to cleaning up our waterways” and that “anyone who claims to support Everglades restoration should […]
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Scott and Rubio Denounce Kanye West's Antisemitic Remarks

Scott and Rubio Denounce Kanye West's Antisemitic Remarks

Grayson Bakich
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December 2, 2022
Rapper Kanye West breaks headlines once more, and not for the reasons anyone should. Ye, of all people, seems to have embraced Neo-Nazism. In a deranged interview with Alex Jones, a hooded Ye says "I like Hitler" and mocks Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. President Biden responds to the incident in a tweet, stating, "I just want […]
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Rubio, AOC Come Together in Rare Moment of Political Harmony

Rubio, AOC Come Together in Rare Moment of Political Harmony

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2022
Pigs are flying. Hell has frozen over. The sky has fallen. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have agreed on something. No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Nor are you dreaming. And no, I am not lying to you. The Florida Senator and the New York Representative have come together in […]
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Rubio Weighs in on Biden's Railroad Strike Crisis

Rubio Weighs in on Biden's Railroad Strike Crisis

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2022
With Christmas fast approaching and the Biden administration failing to properly negotiate the ongoing railroad labor strike, the White House is calling on Congress to step in to avert what could be an economy-cripping strike. President Biden’s (D) tentative deal bought some time, but some legislators believe that his approach has “sold out the workers” […]
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Scott Introduces the Afghan Vetting Accountability Act

Scott Introduces the Afghan Vetting Accountability Act

Jackson Bakich
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November 30, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced the Afghan Vetting Accountability (AVA) Act after a September report from the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that they have “failed to properly vet and screen Afghan evacuees coming into the U.S.” The bill looks to make sure that the threat to national security […]
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Shevrin Jones Praises Passage of Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Senate

Shevrin Jones Praises Passage of Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Senate

Grayson Bakich
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November 30, 2022
The Respect for Marriage Act, which codifies same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law, passed in the U.S. Senate this week. Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) calls the bill's passage "an historic moment for millions of Americans, and I am glad that a strong, bipartisan coalition of Senators supported this important legislation." However, Sen. […]
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Gimenez Slams Biden for Not Deporting Criminal Aliens

Gimenez Slams Biden for Not Deporting Criminal Aliens

Grayson Bakich
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November 30, 2022
With 30,000 border crossers encountered in the U.S. in 2022 having criminal records, the crisis along the border continues to bring more bad news to law enforcement. With the Biden administration's easing of the Trump administration's immigration policies, Republican lawmakers have continued to criticize the President as being soft on illegal immigration. This is the […]
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Rubio Amendment Rejected by Democrats in Senate

Rubio Amendment Rejected by Democrats in Senate

Jackson Bakich
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November 30, 2022
Democrats in the Senate have officially struck down an amendment brought forth by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) concerning religious freedoms and the Respect for Marriage (RFMA) Act. According to Rubio, the act’s vague wording does not protect religious organizations that look to make decisions through faith. “The bill does not protect religious liberty. Nuns running […]
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Rep. Cammack Promises Impeachment for Mayorkas

Rep. Cammack Promises Impeachment for Mayorkas

Jackson Bakich
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November 29, 2022
With a new gained majority in the House of Representatives, many Republicans have been eager to show to the country what they are going to do with the control of the lower chamber. And while Republicans have called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign, now there are possible plans to impeach […]
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Republicans Slam Biden Administration's Chevron-Venezuela Deal

Republicans Slam Biden Administration's Chevron-Venezuela Deal

Grayson Bakich
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November 28, 2022
Ever since President Biden (D) took office, Republicans have taken fierce umbrage at the administration's policies. Energy production, in particular, remains a key talking point. Recently, the Biden administration has allowed Chevron to reengage in "limited" oil production in Venezuela. Such a move invites criticism from Florida Republicans, who take to Twitter to voice their […]
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Gaetz Endorses Jim Jordan as House Speaker

Gaetz Endorses Jim Jordan as House Speaker

Grayson Bakich
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November 26, 2022
While the Republican Party has won majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, tensions have arisen over who will be the new Speaker. While House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is the  presumptive, new Speaker. there has been a contingent of those opposed to him. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) is easily one of the most vocal […]
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Rubio Addresses Dependence on Foreign Pharmaceuticals

Rubio Addresses Dependence on Foreign Pharmaceuticals

Jackson Bakich
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November 25, 2022
During the initial coronavirus outbreak in 2020, many Americans were shocked to find out that a vast majority of United States’ medicine came from China. In fact, it has become a national security risk. Since 2019, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has led the effort to address this issue, such as combatting supply chain inadequacies and […]
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Rick Scott Headlines Meeting in The Villages on Protecting Seniors

Rick Scott Headlines Meeting in The Villages on Protecting Seniors

Jackson Bakich
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November 25, 2022
The Villages – On Monday, several statewide elected officials such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) led a special meeting about protecting aging seniors and their needs concerning their peace of mind both physically and fiscally. The Villages, which resides in three counties (Lake, Sumter, and Marion), is home […]
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Cammack Accuses White House of 'Ignorance' for Calling Border Visit a 'Publicity Stunt'

Cammack Accuses White House of 'Ignorance' for Calling Border Visit a 'Publicity Stunt'

Grayson Bakich
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November 23, 2022
Florida Republicans continue to be among the most ardent opposition to the overall Biden agenda. The ongoing border crisis is of particular focus, with calls for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to resign. Meanwhile, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3) has recently visited the border, and spoke with Julie Banderas on Fox's Faulker Focus about the experience. "For […]
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